Question 1

What's the difference between Café Affogato and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Café Affogato is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Jousset Parfums (2024) dominated by Sweet accords. Black Opium is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (2014) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 4 accords: Sweet, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Coffee.

Question 2

Which is better, Café Affogato or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Café Affogato scores 3.38/5 vs Black Opium at 3.94/5. Black Opium's standout strength: Versatile statement fragrance choice mentioned in community recommendations. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Café Affogato and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Coffee, Vanilla. Black Opium: Black Opium by YSL is recognized by the r/fragrance community as a popular statement fragrance choice, particularly mentioned as an example of a bold evening scent.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Café Affogato or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Black Opium: Strong sillage and projection appreciated by wearers Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Café Affogato vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Café Affogato scores highest for fall wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Café Affogato leans evening, Black Opium leans evening.

Café Affogato vs Black Opium

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Café Affogato (4)

Uniek voor Black Opium (9)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Black Opium

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Eigenschap	Café Affogato	Black Opium
Merk	Jousset Parfums	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2024	2014
Beoordeling	3.38	3.94
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	7	11